Quidel Stock Forecast - Simple Regression

QDEL Stock  USD 41.35  0.25  0.60%   
The Simple Regression forecasted value of Quidel on the next trading day is expected to be 38.48 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.69 and the sum of the absolute errors of 103.37. Quidel Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although Quidel's naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of Quidel's systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of Quidel fundamentals over time.
  
At this time, Quidel's Inventory Turnover is quite stable compared to the past year. Payables Turnover is expected to rise to 8.97 this year, although the value of Receivables Turnover will most likely fall to 4.78. . Common Stock Shares Outstanding is expected to rise to about 70.1 M this year. Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is expected to rise to about 662.6 M this year.
Simple Regression model is a single variable regression model that attempts to put a straight line through Quidel price points. This line is defined by its gradient or slope, and the point at which it intercepts the x-axis. Mathematically, assuming the independent variable is X and the dependent variable is Y, then this line can be represented as: Y = intercept + slope * X.

Quidel Simple Regression Price Forecast For the 17th of December 2024

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Regression forecasted value of Quidel on the next trading day is expected to be 38.48 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.69, mean absolute percentage error of 3.60, and the sum of the absolute errors of 103.37.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Quidel Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Quidel's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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Quidel Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Quidel's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Quidel's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 35.39 and 41.57, respectively. We have considered Quidel's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
41.35
38.48
Expected Value
41.57
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Regression forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Quidel stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Quidel stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria119.3908
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation1.6946
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0417
SAESum of the absolute errors103.3711
In general, regression methods applied to historical equity returns or prices series is an area of active research. In recent decades, new methods have been developed for robust regression of price series such as Quidel historical returns. These new methods are regression involving correlated responses such as growth curves and different regression methods accommodating various types of missing data.

Predictive Modules for Quidel

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Quidel. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Quidel's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
38.4641.5544.64
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
37.2260.5063.59
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8 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
107.51118.14131.14
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.420.450.47
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Other Forecasting Options for Quidel

For every potential investor in Quidel, whether a beginner or expert, Quidel's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Quidel Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Quidel. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Quidel's price trends.

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Quidel Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Quidel's price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of Quidel's current price.

Quidel Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Quidel stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Quidel shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Quidel stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Quidel entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Quidel Risk Indicators

The analysis of Quidel's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Quidel's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting quidel stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether Quidel is a strong investment it is important to analyze Quidel's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Quidel's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Quidel Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Health Care Equipment & Supplies space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Quidel. If investors know Quidel will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Quidel listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.77)
Earnings Share
(27.81)
Revenue Per Share
42.04
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.02)
Return On Assets
0.0104
The market value of Quidel is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Quidel that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Quidel's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Quidel's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Quidel's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Quidel's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Quidel's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Quidel is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Quidel's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.